Reporting by
Akpevwe Igho
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Terrorism Deaths Jump 46% in Nigeria, Highest Globally –Report
ISWAP and Boko Haram drove about 80 per cent of the 750 deaths, even as global terrorism fell.

Tariff Hike: Shippers Council Calls for Dialogue as MSC Protest Continues
Freight forwarders rejected talks and vowed to picket MSC until charges are reversed, as the Council warned of port disruption.

Delta Govt Arraigns Two Suspects for Murder of Retired Justice Okogwu
Godwin Mngumi and Nnaji Abalum pleaded not guilty to armed robbery, conspiracy and murder; trial opens April 14.

Over 1.16 Million Students Benefit as NELFUND Expands Access to Education
The fund has disbursed over N206 billion across 270 institutions in under two years, covering tuition and living costs.

NUPRC Clears Pre-Qualified Firms for 2025 Licensing Round, Opens Data Access Phase
Successful applicants notified on March 16 can lease technical data from March 17 before bidding for 50 blocs.

Police, Soldiers Foil Kidnap in Delta, Rescue Three Victims Unharmed
A joint team tracked the gang to its hideout, killing one suspect and recovering an AK-47 as others fled.

Eatery engulfed in flames along Jeddo–Ughoton Road
Frantex Fast Food at Ugbokodo in Okpe council caught fire suddenly, with state fire officials reportedly racing to the scene.

One Dead, One Missing as Boat Capsizes at Ugbokodo Waterside
Seven of nine passengers were rescued on the Ugbokodo–Egbokodo route, with searches continuing and residents demanding life jackets and an end to overloading.

FG Declares March 19, 20 Public Holidays for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
Interior minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to sustain Ramadan values and asked all Nigerians to pray for national unity.

Tinubu Directs Political Appointees Seeking to Contest for Elective Offices to Resign
Ministers, special advisers and agency heads eyeing 2027 seats must submit resignation letters by March 31, 2026.

Warri High Court Upholds Nigerians’ Freedom to Film Police
Justice Nganjiwa awarded Maxwell Uwaifo ₦5 million in damages and ordered officers to wear visible name tags and force numbers.

College of Education Warri Set to Provide 1,600 Hostel Spaces
Provost Dickson Oyovwi urged matriculating students to live on campus, citing streetlights and guaranteed security.

Oborevwori Targets Relief for Riverine Communities, Boosts Access, Power
The governor inaugurated the 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road and promised more transformers and power lines for long-neglected riverine communities.

APC Reaffirms Zoning Formula After Delta Chieftain’s Disrupted Bid
Paul Yovwe was refused National Secretary forms because the office is zoned to Osun, prompting Felix Morka to restate the framework.

DSCTDA Mobile Court Convicts 16 Offenders for Environmental Violations in Asaba
The court freed four defendants and issued bench warrants for 12 absentees, as the agency vowed relentless prosecution of sanitation offenders.

Police Confirms 23 Dead, 108 Injured in Maiduguri Attack
Suspected suicide bombers struck Monday Market, the teaching hospital gate and Post Office Flyover on Monday night, police say.

Suspected Herdsmen Attack Leaves Uniben Graduate Dead In Delta
According to a source in the area, Umokoro had gone to the farm at Edeje-Irhodo Farm in Jesse but failed to return home, raising concern among family members and residents.

Polobubo Laments Neglect in Delta’s ₦400bn Projects
Community leaders say the oil-rich Warri North axis was excluded, and want the Trans-Egbema and internal roads approved.